Mini John Cooper Works GP Inspired Edition launched at Rs 46.90 lakh

The Mini John Cooper Works GP Inspired Edition brings authentic racetrack flair to the road. This limited edition Mini comes with the John Cooper Works GP Pack, which is perfectly harmonised with the design and character of the Mini John Cooper Works Hatch.

The Racing Grey Metallic exterior colour is exclusive to this edition along with the contrasting Melting Silver Metallic roof, mirror caps and John Cooper Works rear spoiler. The 18” John Cooper Works Cup spoke 2-tone alloys come with GP badged wheel hub caps. The exterior surrounds and inner parts of headlights and rear lights, door handles, fuel filler cap, front grille surround and Mini emblem in the front and rear are part of the piano black exterior package. The John Cooper Works side scuttles and air intake trim in carbon fibre highlight the appearance of the car.

The car comes with John Cooper Works Sports seats in leather dinamica finish with GP badging. The GP logo is also featured on the floor mats for the driver and front passenger, while both front and rear mats are finished in red stitching. The John Cooper Works Steering Wheel is crafted in ‘Walknappa’ Leather with red contrast stitching. The metal-clip centre marking at the top provides a further motor-sport accent. The exclusive 3D-printed paddle shifts with distinctive GP badging.

 The key also acquires its exclusive character with the exclusive 3D printed GP inspired key cap. John Cooper Works DNA is reflected in every detail including the John Cooper Works stainless steel pedal caps and the door sill finishers with a GP badging. Further, the car has a panorama glass roof.

The 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder Twin Power Turbo engine can hit 100 km/h in 6.1seconds, with a peak output of 231 hp and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. The precision-tuned, 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission enables smooth gear shifts with limited slip differential that improves handling and contributes to the sophisticated characteristics of the drive system.

The iconic circular central instrument panel is surrounded by an LED ring offering a brilliant colour display in 6.5-inches. The standard infotainment features include Apple CarPlay, Mini Navigation System, Radio MINI Visual Boost with touch functionality , USB interface and Harman Kardon Hi-Fi Audio System, featuring 12 high performance speakers and an eight-channel digital amplifier, delivers 360 watts of crisp, natural and powerful sound.

In addition to the standard MID mode, the Sport mode is geared towards active driving fun while the Green mode supports fuel-efficient driving. Driver Assistance Systems include Park Distant Control and Rear View Camera as standard.

The standard safety equipment comprises of front and passenger airbags, brake assist, 3-point seat belts, dynamic stability control, crash sensor, anti-lock braking system, cornering brake control and run-flat indicator.

The standard minimalism technology includes an auto start/stop function, brake energy recuperation, shift point display and electromechanical power steering. Another cool feature is the Mini Excitement Package, which comprises LED interior and ambient lighting as well as a projection of the Mini logo on the ground on the driver's side when the door is opened.